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Karen Pirie

Karen Pirie

152022•1h 28m•6.9/10
CrimeDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
6.9/10(87)

When a 25-year-old murder in St Andrews becomes the subject of a provocative true-crime podcast, DS Karen Pirie is tasked with heading up a review. Digging up the past, Karen uncovers fresh evidence and a potential perpetrator. But when suspects start coming under attack, the cold case turns into an active investigation. Can Karen find the killer before it’s too late?

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Production

World Productions

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

September 25, 2022

Last Aired

July 20, 2025

Networks

ITV1

Created By

Emer Kenny, Gareth Bryn

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2022-09-25
When a historic murder case in St Andrews becomes the subject of a provocative true crime podcast, fearless detective Karen Pirie is tasked with heading up the cold case review.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2022-10-02
With suspects under attack, Karen's cold case review becomes a live investigation. Is someone out for revenge for Rosie's death, or trying to ensure that the truth remains hidden?
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2022-10-09
Karen is forced to confront a version of the truth she never thought possible - with everything at stake, will she finally find Rosie's killer and achieve justice after 25 years?

Cast

Lauren Lyle

Lauren Lyle

DI Karen Pirie

Chris Jenks

Chris Jenks

DC Jason Murray

Zach Wyatt

Zach Wyatt

DS Phil Parhatka

Emer Kenny

Emer Kenny

River Wilde

Rakhee Thakrar

Rakhee Thakrar

Bel Richmond

Steve John Shepherd

Steve John Shepherd

DCS Lees

John Michie

John Michie

Fergus Sinclair Snr

Julia Brown

Julia Brown

Catriona 'Cat' Grant

Saskia Ashdown

Saskia Ashdown

DC Isla Stark

Mark Rowley

Mark Rowley

Mick Prentice Jnr

Jamie Michie

Jamie Michie

Brodie Grant Jnr

Stuart Campbell

Stuart Campbell

Kevin Campbell

Frances Tomelty

Frances Tomelty

Mary Grant Snr

James Cosmo

James Cosmo

Brodie Grant Snr

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